@Ziemann - well?  Anxiously awaiting your ride review and making the Madcatters smile as you bash your new VR1 

45 minutes ago, Bontz said:

No excuse, but totally agree.

Absolutely.  I've worked in mfg long enough to know it does happen when it shouldn't. 

Fuck i hope cat comes out with something new because the poo backup plan isn't looking good!!!!!

Good one like cat don’t have issues. Get real.

11 hours ago, Ziemann said:

Meh. I'm being a whiney little bitch this morning, aren't I? LOL

Can't blame you I wouldn't be happy either.

HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh......

Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. 

Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. 

So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. 

I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position.

I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 

7 hours ago, Ziemann said:

HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh......

Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. 

Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. 

So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. 

I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position.

I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 

Ooof.  Sounds like it may be a model problem.  We’ll see when more get completed and delivered.

Pete is good people.  

 

7 hours ago, Ziemann said:

HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh......

 I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. 

 

You don’t hear enough if this these days! 
 

Glad things worked out.  My wife and I have had good experiences at Duluth L&S.  

had a brand new xrs dripping coolant yesterday, first ride. not like you can see anything on it. seemed to stop but still concerning

Glad to hear they got you up and going again with a quick turnaround, @Ziemann.  I guess I'll have to make sure I ask the guy setting up my sled to take a peek at that (I know him well & he will treat this sled like it's his).  Hopefully nothing more than a Friday build with a lack of QC vs. something awry with the assembly process.

On 1/12/2022 at 8:56 AM, Ziemann said:

Oh....and the back story?

To protect the engine, it shuts down when it over heats. Even if your in the process of crossing a slush hole on Lake St. Croix.

So yeah, my picker factor was high as it was sitting in slush. Fortunately, it started right back up and I was able to ride it up on to an ice road to let it cool.

Lucky there was ice under that slush hole, that fucker could've drown you...

10 hours ago, Ziemann said:

HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh......

Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. 

Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. 

So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. 

I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position.

I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 

 

2 hours ago, Zambroski said:

Ooof.  Sounds like it may be a model problem.  We’ll see when more get completed and delivered.

Pete is good people.  

 

Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock

2 hours ago, krom said:

 

Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock

Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts.  My guess: many more of these are coming.  Eeesh.

1 minute ago, Zambroski said:

Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts.  My guess: many more of these are coming.  Eeesh.

I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed.  I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on.  I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up 

12 minutes ago, Bontz said:

I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed.  I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on.  I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up 

I’m guessing some type of hose guard was left off?

well the ones who leave that shit loose or vulnerable buy a gm truck and then get to know the same feeling

id say hose not twisted on water pump correctly.it comes off pump then across engine next to starter motor bracket.

usually they have mark on hose for correct orientation.

must be rubbing hard to go that fast!!!

Edited January 13, 20223 yr by X2700

Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start.

 

Just saying.

Lol, I was wondering how long it would be before mnstang piped in with his electrophobia talk. 

Edited January 13, 20223 yr by MnDean

On 1/13/2022 at 3:01 PM, mnstang said:

Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start.

 

Just saying.

Hahahahaha, good one!

I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's......

My date of manufacture was 8/26.

Edited January 15, 20223 yr by Ziemann

7 hours ago, Ziemann said:

I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's......

My date of manufacture was 8/26.

Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire.  

29 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire.  

In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one.

40 minutes ago, Deephaven said:

In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one.

Just like original recipe KFC

Why change?

3 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

Just like original recipe KFC

Why change?

Good analogy.  Once you’ve reached that level of greatness, just find a way to re-wrap the product!